Sharks After Dark Overnights
Book a family-friendly overnight or a private overnight for your group!
Bring your sleeping bag for an unforgettable weekend at the aquarium! Take a deep dive into fun, educational experiences with your family or private group with after-hours access to exhibits, themed activities, and live animal demonstrations. Book the sleepover of your dreams today!
Family Overnight
Sleep with the sharks in our overnight program! Tour behind the scenes, meet a live animal and discover the wonders of the ocean during this sleep under event!

Bring your sleeping bag and join us after hours to explore the New York Aquarium. Discover the marine life in Ocean Wonders: Sharks! with behind the scenes tours, fun activities in the PlayQuarium and a live animal encounter at this unforgettable sleep "under" event.
Ages 5+ with an adult.
Event Includes:- After hours access to Ocean Wonders
- Behind the scenes tours
- Sleep near the exhibits
- Parking pass provided
Activities include:
- Tours of exhibits or filtration systems
- Animal encounter
- Pillow case decorating craft
- Movie screening
Date: | Saturday - Sunday 11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025 |
Time: | 6:00pm - 9:00am |
Ages: | 5+ years old with adult |
Price: | Members: $110 per person Non-members: $135 per person |
Group Overnight
Want to host a private overnight for your group? School, Scout & Youth Groups can experience an unforgettable sleepover in the New York Aquarium's Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit. Discover the marine life of the Hudson Canyon with behind the scenes tours, fun activities and a live animal encounter at the sleepover of your dreams.

Bring your sleeping bag and join us after hours to explore the New York Aquarium with behind the scenes tours, fun activities in the PlayQuarium and a live animal encounter at this unforgettable weekend.
Event Includes:
- After hours access to Ocean Wonders
- Behind the scenes tours
- Sleep near the exhibits
- Parking pass provided
* There is a minimum of 50 people for a group overnight booking. Deposit of $350 required to secure booking.
Date: | Saturday - Sunday 9/27/25 - 9/28/25 (BOOKED) 10/04/25 - 10/05/25 (BOOKED) 11/22/25 - 11/23/25 AVAILABLE (BOOKED) 12/06/25 - 12/07/25 AVAILABLE 2/7/2025 - 2/8/2025 AVAILABLE 2/28/2025 - 2/29/2025 AVAILABLE |
Time: | 6:00pm - 9:00am |
Ages: | 5+ with adult |
Price: | $110 per person |
Still have questions?
Check out our FAQ page or contact us at nyaeducation@wcs.org